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Following his retirement, ZeRo became known for his content creation, initially streaming on [[Twitch]] before moving to [[Facebook]] Gaming after signing a deal with them in 2019. He also appeared as a commentator at several events for ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', including {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}. | Following his retirement, ZeRo became known for his content creation, initially streaming on [[Twitch]] before moving to [[Facebook]] Gaming after signing a deal with them in 2019. He also appeared as a commentator at several events for ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', including {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}. | ||
Following accusations of sexual misconduct involving minors in July 2020, ZeRo was banned from the ''Smash'' community and his streaming platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-zero-do|title=ZeRo admitting his fault}}</ref> However, several of his accusations have since been challenged, with ZeRo himself accusing some of his accusers for spreading misleading information on him. He returned to content creation in 2021 before | Following accusations of sexual misconduct involving minors in July 2020, ZeRo was banned from the ''Smash'' community and his streaming platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-zero-do|title=ZeRo admitting his fault}}</ref> However, several of his accusations have since been challenged, with ZeRo himself accusing some of his accusers for spreading misleading information on him. He returned to content creation in 2021 but took a year-long hiatus in 2023 before returning in late 2024. To this day, he remains a controversial figure in the community. | ||
==Playstyle== | |||
Across all ''Smash'' games, ZeRo is a very methodical and theoretical player, focusing on having solid fundamentals and a commanding [[neutral game]] that can allow him to completely control the match after one mistake from his opponents. Due to this, he is considered to have the strongest neutral game in the world in ''Smash 4'', and is one of the most adaptive players in all games. He is known to memorize percents, setups, and any other info that can improve his gameplay. | |||
===''In Smash 4''=== | |||
His playstyle varies depending on whom he is facing. At times, ZeRo plays very proactively, inducing pressure on his opponents with precise hits, simple but effective punishes, and strong stage control. At other times, ZeRo plays more reactively and will not approach at all, preferring to camp most of the time and bait out mistakes from his opponent. | |||
===''In Melee''=== | |||
ZeRo plays very defensively overall, preferring to camp opponents with Fox's [[Blaster]] and only approach when provoked to in the beginning of the set. This is to gain information on the opponent so that he can adjust his playstyle according to the habits that he picks up from his opponents during the course of the match. | |||
In addition, his ledge pressure is very overwhelming, often being able to inflict large amounts of percent while the opponent is trying to recover or even kill early. His spacing in these interactions also makes it very difficult for his opponents to attempt a reverse edge guard. | |||
However, ZeRo's tendency to resort to defensive play can hurt him sometimes, as he will play too safely and will not go for kill confirms on the verge of overextending. Although he is one of the most adaptive players across the span of a set, he can still struggle to bring back a set where his opponent has overwhelmed him, which is more prevalent in ''Melee'' where the micro-adaptations that are necessary within a game are far more emphasized. | |||
==Tournament history== | ==Tournament history== | ||
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On September 9, 2022, ZeRo published a video giving an update on his situation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUYFK-KJng|title=THE LAWSUIT IS OVER}}</ref> First, he and Jisu made a joint statement stating that the lawsuit had concluded. Both parties called for their audience to cease harassment towards each other, and requested publications and any other YouTube commentary content creators referencing the event to respect the parties' wishes in that regard. He talked about how both parties came to an understanding of their shortcomings: ZeRo regrets his role in Jisu's experience in the Sky House as he had exacerbated it in online public discussions, while Jisu apologized and retracted the statements she made regarding Vanessa. Ultimately, both parties agreed to resolve the litigation and move on. | On September 9, 2022, ZeRo published a video giving an update on his situation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUYFK-KJng|title=THE LAWSUIT IS OVER}}</ref> First, he and Jisu made a joint statement stating that the lawsuit had concluded. Both parties called for their audience to cease harassment towards each other, and requested publications and any other YouTube commentary content creators referencing the event to respect the parties' wishes in that regard. He talked about how both parties came to an understanding of their shortcomings: ZeRo regrets his role in Jisu's experience in the Sky House as he had exacerbated it in online public discussions, while Jisu apologized and retracted the statements she made regarding Vanessa. Ultimately, both parties agreed to resolve the litigation and move on. | ||
In addition, ZeRo stated that he plans on appealing his Twitch ban, and has reiterated that he had no intentions on returning to competitive ''Smash'' as he did not feel welcomed by the scene. In turn, ZeRo accused the community of maintaining an inconsistent bias and having a disregard for the law with its handling of these cases, noting that he felt the higher-ups of the community never liked him, and pointed out how they're trying to stop him from producing content by coercing other players and content creators from collaborating with him or acknowledging him in any capacity, with the threat of being banned from ''Smash'' events or losing their sponsor (ZeRo alleged this had happened to a close friend of his after they played ''Valorant'' together offstream) whilst allowing other controversial figures to be collaborated without repercussion. | In addition, ZeRo stated that he plans on appealing his Twitch ban,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/smash-bros-zero-twitch-ban-appeal-lawsuit/|title=Trying to Get Back on Twitch After Settling Lawsuit}}</ref> and has reiterated that he had no intentions on returning to competitive ''Smash'' as he did not feel welcomed by the scene. In turn, ZeRo accused the community of maintaining an inconsistent bias and having a disregard for the law with its handling of these cases, noting that he felt the higher-ups of the community never liked him, and pointed out how they're trying to stop him from producing content by coercing other players and content creators from collaborating with him or acknowledging him in any capacity, with the threat of being banned from ''Smash'' events or losing their sponsor (ZeRo alleged this had happened to a close friend of his after they played ''Valorant'' together offstream) whilst allowing other controversial figures to be collaborated without repercussion. | ||
Lastly, he accused Leffen as the biggest instigator during the allegations made against him, as he claimed Leffen lied about | Lastly, he accused Leffen as the biggest instigator during the allegations made against him, as he claimed Leffen lied about ZeRo exchanging hentai with Leffen and Japanese players during {{Trn|Apex 2013}} as well as other fans outside the event without verifying their age. A fan also added an addendum to their statement saying while ZeRo had sent her hentai without confirming their age, they were an adult at the time and also requested ZeRo send it to them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SHSLRuby/status/1408539105743474692|title=Clarification on Leffen accusation from fan}}</ref> ZeRo ultimately accused Leffen for profiting off the drama while tarnishing ZeRo's name in the process, and for feigning worry about ZeRo's health after he attempted suicide. | ||
Despite these challenges to the allegations and the legal settlement, ZeRo has largely not been welcomed back into the community and remains banned from most tournaments, including being placed on the [[CSRP]]'s Restricted Player Register as of 2024, with them recommending a global ban.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.communitysafetyproject.org/restricted-player-register|title=CSRP's Restricted Player Register}}</ref> Given the lack of formal legal charges nor any other definitive evidence, however, ZeRo's ban is not universally recognized, with ZeRo having entered some tournaments since that allowed him to attend, such as the [[Florida]] regional [https://www.start.gg/tournament/cirque-3-5-a-florida-regional/events Cirque 3.5], whose organizers allowed ZeRo to attend after believing he deserved a second chance,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://x.com/Theorlandogg/status/1812986333331099875|title=Cirque 3.5's response to inviting ZeRo}}</ref> and online tournaments such as the [[Mana Monthly]] series, a series specifically held for players the organizer believed were "unjustly" banned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://x.com/themanalord/status/1827094486025208110|title=TheManaLord on his tournaments}}</ref> | |||
==='' | ==Rankings== | ||
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''=== | |||
====[[SSBMRank]]/[[MPGR]]==== | |||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
!Ranking!!Time period!!Rank!!Character(s)!!Notes | |||
|- | |||
|[[SSBMRank 2014]]||January - October 5th, 2014||35th||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=20px}}|| | |||
|} | |||
==='' | ===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''=== | ||
====[[SSBBRank]]==== | |||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
!Ranking!!Time period!!Rank!!Character(s)!!Notes | |||
|- | |||
|[[SSBBRank 2014]]||January 11th, 2013 - June 1st, 2014||3rd||{{Head|Meta Knight|g=SSBB|s=20px}}|| | |||
|} | |||
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====[[Panda Global Rankings]]==== | |||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
!Ranking!!Time period!!Rank!!Character(s)!!Notes | |||
|- | |||
|[[PGR v1]]||January 30th, 2015 - May 7th, 2016||1st||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=20px}}|| | |||
|- | |||
|[[PGR v2]]||May 13th - December 18th, 2016||1st||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}|| | |||
|- | |||
|[[PGR v3]]||January 7th - June 18th, 2017||1st||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Lucina|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=20px}}|| | |||
|- | |||
|[[PGR v4]]||June 24th - December 3rd, 2017||1st||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}|| | |||
|- | |||
|[[PGR 100]]||January 20th, 2015 - November 18th, 2018||1st||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSB4|s=20px}}|| | |||
|} | |||
====[[OrionRank]]==== | |||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
!Ranking!!Time period!!Rank!!Character(s)!!Notes | |||
|- | |||
|[[OrionRank 2016]]||March 15th - December 18th, 2016||1st||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSB4|s=20px}}|| | |||
|- | |||
|[[OrionRank 2017]]||December 24th, 2016 - December 24th, 2017||1st||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Cloud|g=SSB4|s=20px}}{{Head|Lucina|g=SSB4|s=20px}}|| | |||
|} | |||
==Tournament placings== | ==Tournament placings== | ||
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|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/cirque-3-5-a-florida-regional/events Cirque 3.5]||July 13th, 2024||33rd / 85||—||— | |[https://www.start.gg/tournament/cirque-3-5-a-florida-regional/events Cirque 3.5]||July 13th, 2024||33rd / 85||—||— | ||
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|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/blink-respawn-2024/details Blink Respawn 2024]||November 8th-10th, 2024||7th / 177||—||— | |||
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[[Category:VIP players]] | [[Category:VIP players]] | ||
[[Category:YouTubers]] | [[Category:YouTubers]] |